"After a decade-long spell in English soccer, Christian Benteke made the move to D.C. United in 2022, where he has since emerged as the team's attacking talisman and their sole Designated Player. And in 2024, Benteke edged Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez to the MLS Golden Boot with 23 goals, in addition to setting a franchise record with 25 goals in all competitions."
"Heung-min Son Heung-min Son has instantly excelled in MLS (Image credit: Getty Images) Heung-min Son's arrival marked a before and after in Tottenham Hotspur's history, with the South Korean forward delivering Spurs to the promised land and ending a 17-year trophy drought. And after becoming a club legend in North London, he's well on his way to doing the same in Los Angeles."
Major League Soccer continues to feature legendary players even as more teams prioritize younger signings. Some established stars experienced steep declines, while others delivered significant positive impacts for their teams. Christian Benteke joined D.C. United in 2022, became the club's Designated Player, and won the 2024 MLS Golden Boot with 23 league goals and 25 in all competitions. Benteke's production fell to nine goals in 25 matches in 2025 amid injuries and age concerns, prompting D.C. to decline his final-year option to avoid a $4.5 million payout. Heung-min Son moved to MLS for a record fee and has rapidly excelled, recreating elite form in Los Angeles.
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